Things to do, Places to go, People to meet in Sacramento & Beyond
Issue September 25, 2008
THE HUB’s “URBAN WEEKLY” e-magazinereturns as we were on hiatus due to our presence required at the Black Women’s Networking Brunch which was "EXCEPTIONAL". If you weren’t there you missed the experience of 400-500 powerful and dynamic Black women everywhere in the building at the Hilton Hotel-Sacramento Arden West and we also had some handsome Black men who were escorts for our Honorees who attended as well. Be sure to pick up the October/November 2008 issue of The Hub Magazine on news stands the 2nd week of October which will include photos and highlights of the networking brunch and pictures will be posted in the photo gallery on Sacculturalhub.com.
See WHAT’S HAPPENING in our town and beyond!
Friday Night, September 26 – FASHION SHOW
At the Park Ultra Lounge in Downtown Sac don’t miss “Night of 1000 Gowns”, a design and fashion event taking place on Fri-9/26. Doors open at 8 pm and the Fashion Show is at 9 pm. Presented by the International Academy of Design & Technology. For more info call (916) 285-9468.
September 25-26 – Scrap Pink Event Fundraiser
Join Culture Collection, Scrapbooks etc. and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight against Breat Cancer. We are hosting a Scrap Pink Event–a national promotions designed to make a difference while raising funds for the fight against breast cancer. Create cards, bookmarks or scrapbook pages celebrating the special women in your life. Taking place Fri-9/26 from 6:30-8:30 pm and on Sat-9/27 from 11 am to 5:30 pm. Taking place at 6391 Riverside Blvd in the Greenhaven area of Sacramento. $20/person includes refreshments, crafting kit, goodie bag and door prizes. Sign up today! Call (916) 427-7715 for more info. $10 of fee will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sunday, September 28 – Soul Music Festival in Concord
This Sun-9/28, don’t miss the Soul Music Festival at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord >>more
Special New Bulletin
Could wearing a Pro Obama or Pro McCain shirt to the polls be considered campaigning? YES, so please advise everyone you know that they absolutely can not go to the polls wearing any Obama shirts, pins or hats, it is against the law and will be grounds to have the polling officials to turn you away. That is considered campaigning and no one can campaign within X amount of feet to the polls. Please share this information! >>more
Thursday, September 25 – Financial Seminar
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW and learn about funding available for your business, investor student loans and more! Call (916) 344-6828. >>more
Saturday, September 27 – Call To Pray
“Call to Pray” taking place on Sat-9/27 from 10 am to 2 pm at the North Steps of the State Capital. Contact Lady Michelle Hunn, CEO of Purifications Inc. at (916) 627-8077 or email purifications@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 27 – Singles Summit
Register TODAY for this power-packed event! This fully comprehensive Singles Summit includes dynamic workshops, a catered luncheon, Praise dancers, Word & Worship service, a Single and Saved Men’s panel, and a host of additional entertainment! Taking place at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1735 Enterprise Drive Bldg. 3 in Fairfield. For more info visit www.spiritualfragrance.org. REGISTER by calling 707.435.8077 or email spiritualfragrance@ymail.com.
Saturday, September 27 – The Show Poetry Series
NY poet Myisha Cherry at The Show Poetry Series. Taking place on Sat-9/27 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Wo’se Community Center, 2863 35th Street (off 35th & Broadway), in Sacramento. Cost is $5/person. For more info call 916 208-POET or e-mail fromtheheart1@hotmail.com or visit www.terrymoore.info The super line-up of Myisha Cherry a world class performance poet out of Brooklyn, New York, plus Sacramento’s own Jock Smith, Jamarr Jones aka Young Mack, Yolanda Stevenson and Chadwick Jamison.
Wednesday, October 1 – Town Hall Meeting in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles – don’t miss this town hall meeting!
Saturday, October 18 – Gospel Concert at Discovery Park
Get ready for the "Gift of Life Gospel Celebration". Bring the entire family out to Discovery Park, down by the riverside in Sacramento to hear some of the most talented Gospel Choirs in our region! Taking place from 10 am to 5 pm on Sat-10/18. There will be prizes awarded for the best choir performance, inspirational speakers and much, much more to generate the spirit of love and peace on this blessed day at this event. Admission is $10/person and kids under 12 are free. For sponsor or vendor or church participation applications, please contact Really Entertainment at (916) 427-8998.
Friday, November 7 – The Summit Tour
WorldOne VIP’s – Be the first to buy your tickets! "The Summit" Tour featuring "The Heads of State" Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown & Ralph Tresvant is taking place on Fri-11/7 at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Now thru Thursday, September 25th at midnight, you can purchase the "Best Seats" by using VIP code – V101 – when purchasing tickets either at the Sacramento Convention Center Box Office (No service charge), online at tickets.com, or by phone at (916) 808-5181 and you’ll have your tickets before they even go on sale to the general public on Friday September 26. >>more
Saturday, October 4 – Black Theatre in Sacramento
Get your TICKETS NOW! One Night Only at The Guild Theater in Oak Park, Sacramento. Don’t miss "Sometimes I Cry", written, directed and performed by stage, film and television actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Sometimes I Cry is the one-woman show conceived and written by acclaimed, Tony-nominated actress of stage, television and film, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Also, an AIDS activist, Ms. Ralph’s Sometimes I Cry was inspired by real women’s life stories and their battles with HIV and AIDS. Sometimes I Cry creatively examines the female struggle when coping with HIV and AIDS. The chronicles of these women from diverse backgrounds and cultures are experienced as writer, performer Sheryl Lee Ralph explores through word, movement and song, just how each woman copes with her new reality. Call (916) 428-1441 or visit www.imagestheater.org.
Saturday, November 1 – NCBW Annual Luncheon
The NCBW Sacramento Chapter will present its 7th Annual Business and Community Awards Luncheon on Sat-11/1. The event will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento, California. Each year at our awards luncheon, we honor African American women from the greater Sacramento community who exemplify the mission and goals of NCBW. This year will be no exception. The 2008 honorees will represent leaders from the education, health, business and faith-based communities. Each honoree offers an exemplary record of advocacy and service on behalf of women of color. >>more
Saturday, October 18 – Mary J Blidge live in Concert
Don’t miss Mary J live in concert with special guest, Robin Thicke on Sat-10/18 taking place in Concord. >>more
Sac Music Fest on Sat-10/11. $40 general admission and $100 VIP Tickets. >>more
Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis returns to the Mondavi Center at UC Davis backed by a nine-piece band with younger brother Jason Marsalis on drums. Kicking off the Mondavi Centers "Season of Shakespeare," the band explores music from one of Duke Ellington’s most masterful compositions. Show starts at 8 pm. Get season tickets now call 1-866-754-ARTS.
Don’t miss Kirk Franklin live in concert at Calvary Christian Center, 2667 Del Paso Blvd in North Sacramento. Date change with now taking place on October 24.
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